Frank R. Grahek Jr. ‘Funch’
Frank R. ‘Funch’ Grahek Jr. age 85, of Uniontown, Pa., and formerly of Brownsville, Pa., died Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at his home after a long battle with leukemia.
Frank was born on March 31, 1926 in Merrittstown, Pa., the Son of Frank R. Grahek Sr. and Helen (Marcus) Grahek.
He worked for Vesta 5 Coal Mine.
He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and Lifetime Member of Brownsville Sportsman Club
He enjoyed Sunday Flea Markets with his brother Steve
He was an avid, admired gardener and loved to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He is survived by his Wife, Janet M. (Kanar) Grahek. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his Children: Daughters, Paulette Beatty and husband Bud, Pam Rose and husband Lenny who was Frank’s best friend, Son, Frank Grahek and wife Chris; Stepchildren: Daine Mrazek and Jim, Andrew Mrazek; seven Grandchildren: Bud and Brian Beatty, Danna and Stephanie Vegoda, Brandon, Jocelyn and Jamie Grahek; 15 G r e a t Grandchildren; Brothers: Steve Grahek and wife Hazel Thomas Grahek and Thomas Grahek; and a Sister, Clara Leonard.
Predeceased by his Parents; and Brothers, Willie, George and Johnny Grahek.
Friends will be received in SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park Street, Brownsville, Pa., today from 2 to 9 p.m. where a Funeral Service will be held Monday, March 5, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Lillian Sparks officiating.
Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park. www.skirpanfuneralhome.com